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House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City)
Sarah J. Maas · Book · 2022
You crave the high-stakes tension of protagonists navigating dangerous political webs while fighting for those they love most.
Films on the same thread
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
Like House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City), this story centers on a high-stakes game of secrets and power dynamics where trusting the wrong person leads to dangerous consequences.
Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron · Film · 2022
Explores: Environmentalism, Colonialism, Family Loyalty.
Fans of House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) will recognize the intense focus on family loyalty and the desperate fight against oppressive forces threatening their way of life.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron · Film · 2025
Explores: Family Survival, Indigenous Resistance, Environmentalism.
This narrative mirrors the stakes found in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) by pitting a family against a ruthless power structure during a time of post-war conflict.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Chris Columbus · Film · 2002
Shares a thread with House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City): Loyalty.
Much like the mystery and danger Bryce Quinlan faces in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City), this story revolves around uncovering hidden truths within a magical institution.
Series on the same thread
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
The intricate political intrigue and dynastic power struggles present here echo the complex world-building and shifting alliances found throughout House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City).
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Explores: Coming-of-age, Found Family, Acceptance.
Those drawn to the found family dynamics in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) will appreciate this exploration of belonging and acceptance within an unexpected magical world.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Series · 2018
Explores: Coming of age, Good vs Evil, Witchcraft.
Mirroring the dual identity and supernatural stakes of House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City), this story follows a protagonist navigating the friction between mortal life and occult legacy.
Bridgerton
Chris Van Dusen · Series · 2020
Explores: Forbidden Love, Social Class, Family Secrets.
The blend of forbidden love and betrayal seen in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) is mirrored here through the intense social pressures and secrets of the elite.
Podcasts on the same thread
Violating Community Guidelines with Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer
Brittany Broski & Sarah Schauer & Studio71 · Podcast · 2022
If the sharp, modern voice and investigative spirit of House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) captured your attention, this podcast offers a similarly irreverent look at hidden systems.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
Just as Bryce Quinlan digs into the dark underbelly of her city in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City), this investigation exposes the secrets of a small town.
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Common questions
Is House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) the beginning of the series?
No, House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) is the second book in the Crescent City series. The series begins with House of Earth and Blood, which introduces the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic and danger.
What happens to Bryce and Hunt in House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City)?
In House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City), the Asteri initially leave Bryce and Hunt alone. However, as rebels begin chipping away at the power held by the Asteri, the threat posed by these rulers grows, placing Bryce and Hunt in increasing danger within their contemporary fantasy world.
Should I read the first book before House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City)?
Yes, you should read the first book, House of Earth and Blood, before starting House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City). The series follows the ongoing journey of Bryce Quinlan, and the second book picks up after the events and world-building established in the first installment of the series.
Is House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) a standalone story?
No, House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) is not a standalone story. It is a direct continuation of the Crescent City series, which starts with House of Earth and Blood and follows the escalating conflict between the rebels and the Asteri rulers in a world of magic and romance.